Pictures: Taqueria Mexico

Nick Caito, Special to the Courant

With its soft bread crunched down after a quick toasting, an al pastor (marinated pork) torta at Taqueria Mexico in Wallingford doesn't exactly look pretty. But then some of the tastiest foods usually aren't. A torta is like a Mexican panini, with beans, meat, and avocado.

Taqueria Mexico turned out to be yet another great eatery in an unlikely place -- on an industrial route in Wallingford. Mexican food lovers have their choice of 11 different meats with any menu selection, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, and tostadas. Read the story here.